Seasonal Lawn Care Tips

Part 2: Seasonal Lawn Care Tips

With each passing season comes new weather conditions and lists of things to do around the yard. Paying close attention to the time of year that it currently is allows you to determine the best course of action for caring for your lawn. That way, when it’s time to plant grass, flowers, shrubbery, and vegetables once again, they’ll flourish. The attention you give your yard throughout the years shows because it looks incredible and seems almost effortless to care for.

Winter 

The colder weather months of the year prevent you from spending as much time as your yard as you would like. That doesn’t mean that the sun won’t peek out from behind the clouds regularly, though. Taking advantage of the warmest hours of the day during the winter allows you to get some work done around the yard. By focusing on the tasks that are most important, you’re able to maximize the hours of sunlight and steadily prepare your lawn for spring.

The following dos and don’ts allows you to home in on the most pressing issues needing to be taken care of in your yard during the cold of winter.

Do remove dead branches, leaves, and overgrowth.

Don’t forget to water using a drip line or sprinkler system because it probably has been a while since the lawn saw rain.

Spring

Among the most important seasons for lawns is spring which welcomes new life after the dark months of winter. Thanks to the special care you took in treating your yard the previous season, you’ll have far less work to do to make your property look lively again. In fact, maintaining your yard now gives you a distinct advantage come summer, when watering the lawn is absolutely essential to keep the ground from drying out and the grass scorching. Dried out spots of thatch need immediate attention so the yard continues to receive the nutrients needed to thrive.

Pay close attention to the suggestions of things to do and not to do for best results this spring.

Do fertilize the lawn early so that the grass has plenty of time to grow.

Don’t aerate after soil temperatures have reached 55 to 60 degrees.’

Summer 

Don’t let the round-the-clock sunshine fool you into thinking that your lawn needs less care. It actually needs more attention now that the temperatures are rising. By making it a point to address the rising temperatures and the hydration needs of your yard and its vegetation, you’re working hard to protect all the labor that you put in during the spring. You’ll have less to deal with during the fall, too, because of your diligence and determination to get the job done.

You’ll find that we’ve emphasized the dos and don’ts to make the task easier for you through these seasonal tips.

Do make sure to keep the grass mowed by keeping the lawn mower blades sharp.

Don’t under seed bare areas.

Fall

With the trees shedding their leaves at rapid rates, it’s clear to see which types of jobs need to be done in the fall to keep your lawn in good order. Investing in Lawnstreet’s green removal services ensures that the waste that your yard produces doesn’t wind up in the landfill where it doesn’t belong. We gathered up debris including fallen leaves, twigs, and dead brush for you. That way, you’re able to focus on the final preparations your yard needs before winter sets in.

Here are some things you’ll want to do and others that you’ll want to avoid this season.

Do keep grass cut to two and a half and three inches in height.

Don’t forget to loosen the soil through aeration.

Your Lawn is a Reflection of your Personality and Values

These seasonal tips help you prepare your lawn with greater ease. Following the tips listed above allows you to stay on top of your yards better so there is less work involved months later. The end result is greener and healthier grass, fewer weeds, less thatching, and better curb appeal. Your lawn is an important part of your residence and reflects your dedication to making it look and feel lively and welcoming.